INDIANAPOLIS — The COVID Community Ambassador program was recently launched, a partnership between the Office of Public Health and Safety and the Marion County Public Health Department to equip Indianapolis residents with accurate, up-to-date vaccine information.
The COVID Community Ambassador program calls on all residents to use the power of their individual networks to dispel myths and challenge stigmas. By signing up at indy.gov/covid to receive e-mail updates via an online portal, participants will receive regular e-mail updates on new vaccine sites, qualification changes, and infographics to be shared on social media.
COVID Community Ambassadors take a pledge to be as involved as they can be, which could include volunteering to take a homebound neighbor to an appointment, helping a family member sign up online, or giving a friend the facts when it comes to the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.
This effort is part of a larger community-oriented strategy calling on every Indianapolis resident and organization to be part of the solution to one of the most challenging public health crises our city has ever seen. Additional questions and comments can be e-mailed to vaccinate@indy.gov for correspondence in English or vacunate@indy.gov for correspondence in Spanish.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility includes Hoosiers ages 55 and up, as well as healthcare workers, long-term care residents and first responders. Eligible Hoosiers can sign up to receive the vaccine at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211. Detailed instructions on how to sign up online can be found at indy.gov/covid.
In addition, a program allowing EMS providers to vaccinate eligible homebound Hoosiers has been created. To register, call the local Area Agency on Aging at 800-986-3505.